Things You Should Know About All On Four Technique
Implant is the most widely used treatment method today to eliminate genetic or age-related dental defects for both health and aesthetic reasons. The most important feature that distinguishes the implant from other dental aesthetic methods is that it is suitable for regional treatments. For example, implants can be placed without affecting other teeth. The implantation process consists of placing titanium screws in the jaw tissue to replace missing teeth and placing prostheses on the previously placed screws, waiting for the tissue to heal and the implants to fuse with the bone (in about three months).
The All On Four implant technique, as the name suggests, is a treatment method in which four main areas are selected, screws are placed in these areas and the prosthesis is placed on them. With this technique, prosthesis is not used for each missing tooth and the teeth are placed on the main anchors that hold the prosthesis. The All On Four technique is a treatment method applied when all teeth in the upper or lower jaw are missing.
Four implants fixed in the posterior and anterior mandible are the main features of the All On Four technique. The posterior implants are placed at an angle of approximately 40 degrees and the anterior implants at a right angle. The biggest advantage of this technique is that temporary prostheses can be placed on the same day.
The main difference between All-on-Four and traditional implant treatment lies in the number of implants used and the application process. While in traditional implant treatment, implants are placed individually for each missing tooth, in the All-on-Four method, only four implants are used and a fixed prosthesis is applied to an entire jaw. This shortens the treatment time and requires less surgical intervention, especially in cases where tooth loss is high.
All-on-Four is also advantageous for patients with insufficient bone density, because the implants are placed at an angle, resulting in greater durability with less bone tissue. Traditional methods may require additional bone grafting. In addition, with All-on-Four treatment, patients can have temporary prostheses the same day, whereas traditional implants usually require a long recovery period.
The All On Four technique is applied by placing four implants at strategically determined points. The posterior implants are placed at an angle of approximately 40 degrees, while the anterior implants are placed at a right angle. After the implants are placed, temporary prostheses can be placed the same day. It takes about three months for the implants to fuse with the bone (osseointegration). During this time, temporary prostheses can be used. Afterwards, permanent prostheses are placed.
Slight swelling and pain is normal for implant or resurfacing procedures, both for cosmetic and health reasons. This condition, which varies from person to person depending on pain threshold and pain sensitivity, can be easily overcome with common painkillers.
After the procedure, liquid and soft foods should be consumed during the temporary treatment. After the permanent implants are placed at the end of the treatment, patients can return to their normal eating routine.
Turkey receives requests from all over the world for surgical or aesthetic treatments for health and beauty reasons and welcomes countless guests. All On Four is an implant technique that has been successfully used in Turkey for many years. With its qualified and experienced surgeons, high standard hospitals in terms of technology and equipment, and a significant price advantage, Turkey is one of the world's most popular health tourism destinations for the All On Four implant technique.
All-on-Four treatment has low risks of infection, implant dislocation or failure. These risks can be minimized with the right care and an experienced physician.
Although there is no upper age limit for All-on-Four treatment, it can be administered starting from young adults who are in good general health and have completed bone development.
With proper care and regular check-ups, All-on-Four implants can last a lifetime. However, the durability of the implants depends on the patient's oral hygiene and general health.
As with any medical procedure, there is a rare chance that the All-on-Four treatment will fail. This usually occurs if there is bone loss, infection or if the implant does not fuse sufficiently.
All-on-Four implants significantly improve quality of life by relieving eating and speaking difficulties caused by tooth loss. Aesthetic appearance and self-confidence are also improved with this treatment.
The treatments will be carried out at contracted healthcare institutions holding international health tourism authorization licenses.
